EC chief Donald Tusk silent on €13bn Apple Tax debate

European Council president Donald Tusk has declined to comment on the “tremendous” debate surrounding the €13bn Apple tax ruling, saying a imminent court battle means the controversy must now be resolved within the legal system.

Speaking alongside Taoiseach Enda Kenny during a State visit to Ireland yesterday, the senior EU figure said he is now precluded from expressing a view publicly despite the seriousness of the issue involved.

During a pre-scripted public engagement at Government Buildings, the former Polish prime minister acknowledged that both he and Mr Kenny had spoken about the matter before meeting privately to discuss issues including the consequences to Ireland of the recent Brexit vote and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.